Light Truck Drivers pay in Minnesota
In Minnesota, the median pay for light truck drivers is $23.50 an hour ($48,880 a year). About 17,360 people work in this job there.
That is 9% higher than the U.S. median ($44,860). Minnesota ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for light truck drivers in Minnesota
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.14 | $31,490 |
| 25% of workers | $19.12 | $39,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.50 | $48,880 |
| 75% of workers | $29.10 | $60,530 |
| 90% of workers | $43.43 | $90,340 |
Light Truck Drivers pay in Minnesota metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington | $49,670 | 11,560 |
| Rochester | $47,460 | 550 |
| St. Cloud | $46,330 | 850 |
| Mankato | $45,440 | 480 |
| Duluth | $45,100 | 810 |
Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for light truck drivers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +6.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 107,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Minnesota
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $61,990 |
| Driver/Sales Workers | $32,980 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,740 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $39,810 |
| Postal Service Mail Carriers | $59,990 |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | $59,220 |
| Cargo and Freight Agents | $58,650 |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | $78,930 |
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